With images of war, occupation, and violence, the South's vibrant and rich history of agricultural gets overshadowed and destroyed daily. We're taking a moment to shine the light on the bountiful harvests that the Southerners share with the rest of Lebanon.

According to Ramzi Gosn, a bottle of arak requires 5 kilograms of grapes, 180 grams of aniseed, 13 hours of labor, 11 months of aging, and an afternoon to drink. In this blog, we dive into the history & cultural legacy of this much-loved drink.